plenipotential

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English

Etymology

From (the stem of) Latin plenipotens + -ial.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌplɛnɪpəˈtɛnʃəl/

Adjective

plenipotential (comparative more plenipotential, superlative most plenipotential)

  1. Pertaining to a plenipotentiary; having full authority.
    • 1977, Alistair Horne, A Savage War of Peace, New York: Review Books, published 2006, page 312:
      In fact, there were few fronts on which de Gaulle was not attacking with vigour and dedication in his first six plenipotential months.